Add symbols to an email in Outlook for Windows

Applies To
Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2024 Outlook 2021 New Outlook for Windows

A variety of symbols can be added to an email message that you are composing.

Select a tab option below for the version of Outlook you're using. What version of Outlook do I have?

Note

Currently, the Symbol option is not available in the ribbon.

  1. Create a new email or reply to an existing message.
  2. Place the cursor where you want to insert a symbol.
  3. Press the Windows key + . (period), then select the Symbols option in the Emoji and more window.
  4. Browse the available categories and select the symbol you want to add. The symbol will be directly inserted in your message.